Learn more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Iraq to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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